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Guzal Matniyazova is a seasoned project manager at Fairtrade International since June 2012, where primary responsibilities include coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives aimed at strengthening the governance of the Fairtrade system and enhancing support for producers and workers globally. The role encompasses leading the ā€œUnlocking the Power of Producers and Workers to Drive Inclusive Trade and Development through Fairtradeā€ project, as well as managing the 'Trade Fair Live Fair' project focused on promoting sustainable consumption and production in Europe. Prior experience includes co-founding and serving as finance manager for the KRASS Khorezm Rural Advisory Support Service NGO in Uzbekistan, and working as a research assistant at the Center for Development Research, supporting projects on land and water use restructuring. Guzal holds a Diploma in Project & Quality Management from the London School of International Business and a Bachelor's degree in Romance-Germanic Philology from Uzbek State World Languages University.